skit

noun

ˈskit 

1

: a jeering or satirical remark : taunt

2

a

: a satirical or humorous story or sketch

b(1)

: a brief burlesque or comic sketch included in a dramatic performance (such as a revue)

(2)

: a short serious dramatic piece

especially : one done by amateurs

Examples of skit in a Sentence

One of the funniest skits in the show was about cheerleading.

Recent Examples on the Web

Two days later, Wood, 31, shared another post on her Instagram Stories, revealing that Sherman had sent her a bouquet amid backlash to the skit. —Julia Moore, People.com, 16 Apr. 2025

Impersonating her in the skit, Sarah Sherman wears prosthetic teeth and attempts a British accent and asks what fluoride is. —Josh Hammer, MSNBC Newsweek, 15 Apr. 2025

This year, the skit began with a dramatic reenactment of Jesus cleansing the temple by flipping the merchant’s table. —Jenny Goldsberry, The Washington Examiner, 13 Apr. 2025

The Squad created fun and silly content, from lip-syncs and pranks to skits and viral challenges. —Monica Mercuri, Forbes.com, 11 Apr. 2025

Word History

Etymology

origin unknown

First Known Use

circa 1727, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Rhymes for skit

• bit
• brit
• britt
• chit
• fit
• flit
• grit
• hit
• it
• kitt
• knit
• lit

Kids Definition

skit

noun

ˈskit 

: a humorous story or sketch

especially : a sketch included in a dramatic performance